Algoma Dartmouth Has just departed the Christina C, at anchor in the inner harbour for bunkers. She departed for Come by Chance NL after 1400.
Month: May 2012
the CCGS Martha L. Black also arrived this morning and tied up at BIO. Shes an odd sight in halifax, as she is Homported in Quebec City, and Normally works the St Lawerence river. Photos to follow.
A small Cruise ship, She is meant to ply Coastal Waterways. She is here for the Morning (departs at 1400), and arrived from Lunenburg. A Large Irving Tanker was waiting to top up the fuel tanks, While Pasengers toured the city. The Great Lakes Cruise Company States: The Yorktown is
The Princess of Acadia arrived and headed straight for the Nova Dock. She is expected to return to service on the 31st, so this will be a fast docking. This is Some sort of emergency repair, though she seemed to be operating as normal when she entered port.
The Eimskip vessel Skogafoss arrived for a 12 day drydock and work period. She has likely been tied up at woodside, as the Digby/St. John ferry Princess of Acadia is due today at 11 for Emegency repairs, requireing a schedule adjustment. Thanks to BayFerryMan for the Princess of Acadia Tip
3 German naval Vessels Arrived this Morning FGS Frankfurt am Main (below); FGS Hessen (Above) and FGS Emden (below below). FGS Frankfurt am Main has been to Halifax before, and is one of 2 perfered platforms for replacing HMCS Preserver and Protectur. The 3 vessels arrived spaced by an hour,
While the Picton Castle is off sailing the Atlantic, you can always check the progress on Captain Moreland’s other venture, the Twin Schooners Project at the Dory Shop. the plan is to build 2 nearly identical Schooners at the same time – so far so good. You can also check
In Feb 2011 the Atlantic Pilotage Authority signed a contract with ABCO in Lunenburg for new pilot boats for Halifax and Saint John. Given the Name,Chebucto Pilot, This one appears to be destined for Halifax. The boats were designed by Lengkeek Vessel Engineering. The design was based on criteria established
The Marine Atlanic Ferry Blue Puttees Departed from the Nova Dock this afternoon. She Performed a compass swing south of Georges Island and tied up at Pier 30, for repairs on the second engine.